Understanding Of COVID-19 Research Articles

Adolescent girls’ perceptions of the COVID-19 infodemic in Sierra Leone: a qualitative study in urban, peri-urban and rural Sierra Leone

ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the primary sources of COVID-19 health information for adolescent girls in Sierra Leone and evaluate their perceived trustworthiness and influence on their behaviour.DesignUsing a convenience...

Exploring the impact of recent COVID-19 infection on perfusion and functional parameters derived from gated myocardial perfusion imaging in patients undergoing evaluation for coronary artery disease.

This study seeks to evaluate how recent COVID-19 infection affects myocardial perfusion and functional parameters derived from gated myocardial perfusion imaging in patients undergoing evaluation for coronary artery disease. The goal is to enhance our understanding of COVID-19's influence on the cardiovascular system. Conducted at Farshchian Heart Hospital from 2022 to 2023, this case-control study enrolled patients suspected of coronary artery disease, stratified into two groups: those with confirmed COVID-19 infection within the past 6months (study group) and those without prior COVID-19 infection (control group). Employing a 2-day protocol, stress testing and gated SPECT MPI were performed. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Student's t test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Among the 86 patients included, 43 were in each group. Significantly higher summed stress core and summed difference score values were observed in the study group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). In addition, the study group exhibited significantly altered global left ventricular ejection fraction, end-diastolic volume, and end-systolic volume (p < 0.05). Non-perfusion findings, including transient ischemic dilation and transient right ventricular visualization, were more prevalent in the study group. Recent COVID-19 infection is associated with impaired myocardial perfusion and altered functional parameters as detected by MPI. These findings underscore the intricate interplay between COVID-19 and cardiovascular health, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive evaluation and management strategies to address cardiac complications in affected individuals. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimize patient care in the context of COVID-19-associated cardiovascular manifestations.

Profile and Outcomes of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19 in the Philippine General Hospital.

The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions worldwide. Better understanding of COVID-19 in pediatric hematology-oncology patients in a resource-limited setting is crucial to improve care as the pandemic ensues. This study describes the clinical profile and outcomes of pediatric hematology oncology patients with COVID-19 seen at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). A retrospective, descriptive review of pediatric hematology oncology patients with COVID-19 seen between March 2020 to March 2021 in PGH was done. Forty patients were identified. Seventeen percent had non-malignant hematologic conditions, 40% had leukemias, and 42.5% had solid tumors. Fever and cough were the most common manifestations. Seventy-six percent were on treatment, 9% were newly diagnosed, and 7% were in relapse or disease progression. Fifty-five percent had mild COVID-19; 5% and 2.5% had severe and critical COVID-19, respectively. Thirty-seven percent were asymptomatic. Cancer-related therapy was placed on hold for most patients. There were two mortalities, none was due to COVID-19. Results suggest that patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions have a mild course, with majority showing recovery from COVID-19. Delays in cancer-related therapy however, may contribute to disease progression and mortality.

Penyuluhan Strategi Optimalisasi Perilaku Masyarakat Hidup Sehat dan Menciptakan Lingkungan Sehat dalam Persiapan Menghadapi Kondisi Endemik di Perumahan BGP Desa Sumber Jaya Tambun Selatan Kabupaten Bekasi

This program aims to provide counseling related to the prevention of the Corona virus to the community and local residents who often visit the BGP Cluster, Sumber Jaya Village, South Tambun, Bekasi Regency. Public awareness during the pandemic is very lacking with many people ignoring Covid-19. Thus, it is necessary to make efforts to increase public awareness by providing insight or counseling on how to handle and prevent the spread of the Corona Virus and prepare for endemic conditions. From the results of the interview, it can be seen that the public does not know much information about Covid-19. So the solution that will be carried out is to provide direct counseling to the community and actively carry out coaching in order to increase the readiness of residents in facing endemic conditions. With this program, its hoped that it will increased public awareness and understanding of Covid-19, create an optimization strategy to prevent and anticipate the spread of Covid-19, and create an information channel that can be used as a guide for the community. The stages that will be carried out include the stages of Observation &amp; Focus Group Discussion. At this stage, a direct review is carried out to analyze the situation and condition of the partners regarding the need for coaching and determine the strategies that will be socialized so as to produce improvements to the healthy behavior of the community. The focus of counseling is on creating clean and healthy environmental conditions by reforesting green open land. The second is counseling about preparation for entering endemic conditions. The last stage is Evaluation. At this stage the implementation of activities is evaluated by the team and sees what obstacles and problems arise in the field and ensures the program can run smoothly as expected.

Children’s understanding of COVID-19: Acquiring knowledge about germs and contagion amidst a global pandemic

This study aimed to shed light on the causal frameworks utilized by children (5-, 7-, and 9-year-olds; n = 92) and adults (n = 30) to understand the transmission of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants’ use of two prominent causal frameworks was examined: (1) a mechanical framework appealing to germ transfer and internalization (e.g., “Breathing people’s air sends germs into your body”), and (2) a biological framework appealing to the notion that germs are living things (e.g., “The virus lives and multiplies inside the body”). Results showed that participants at all ages relied on the mechanical framework to explain the transmission of COVID-19. Adults also invoked the biological framework in their explanations; however, 5- to 9-year-olds showed little evidence of biological reasoning. Findings are interpreted in terms of the potential role of the COVID-19 pandemic in shaping children’s knowledge and the implications of these findings for health and safety.

Neuroimaging findings in children with COVID-19 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals differently, and there's been a growing body of evidence pointing to neurological complications caused by the virus. However, our understanding of the range of neurological issues linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children is limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the abnormal neuroimaging findings in pediatric COVID-19 patients, shedding light on this crucial aspect of the disease's impact on children. We conducted an extensive search in the PubMed, Medline, and ScienceDirect databases for observational studies reporting neuroimaging findings of the brain and spinal cord in children with COVID-19 between December 1, 2019, and October 30, 2021. Grey literature sources, including medRxiv and Google Scholar, were also explored. Pooled proportions of abnormal neuroimaging findings, categorized into neurovascular findings, ADEM-like lesions, encephalitic pattern, myelitis, transient splenial lesions, and other anomalies, were calculated using a random-effects model. Between-study heterogeneity was assessed using the χ2 statistic for pooled proportions and the inconsistency index I2. The Quality of the studies was evaluated using the NIH Quality Assessment Tool and the adapted Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Our search yielded 9,605 articles, with 96 studies (involving 327 pediatric patients) included in the qualitative analysis. Of these, five reports (encompassing 111 patients) underwent quantitative analysis. The pooled proportion of pediatric COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms and exhibiting abnormal neuroimaging findings was 43.74%. These findings were further categorized into neurovascular findings (8.22%), ADEM-like lesions (7.69%), encephalitic pattern (13.95%), myelitis (4.60%), transient splenial lesions (16.26%), and other abnormalities (12.03%). Insignificant between-study heterogeneity was observed in all categories, and our analysis did not reveal significant publication bias. In conclusion, a substantial proportion of pediatric COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms have abnormal neuroimaging findings, underscoring the need for vigilant monitoring of neurological complications in this vulnerable population. Standardized reporting and long-term follow-up studies are essential to fully understand the implications of these findings. Collaborative research efforts will deepen our understanding of COVID-19's neurological dimensions in children and enhance clinical care for this population.

A qualitative study examining the impact of COVID-19 on capacity for sustainability of tobacco control programs

BackgroundThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented a significant stressor on the public health system in the United States. While we know the immediate effects of the pandemic on public health programming, no literature has examined the resultant long-term impact on programmatic capacity for sustainability. This paper aims to identify the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on state tobacco control program’s capacity for sustainability.MethodsFrom December 2018 to January 2022, we conducted 46 technical assistance calls with tobacco control program employees from 11 states. Calls were audio recorded and professionally transcribed. We analyzed calls (n = 20) that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic analysis focused on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on tobacco control program’s capacity for sustainability.ResultsWe identified six domains of sustainability that were impacted by COVID-19: (1) funding stability; (2) organizational capacity; (3) partnerships; (4) communication; (5) strategic planning; and (6) program adaptation.ConclusionsOur study is the first to identify the impact of the pandemic on capacity for sustainability of tobacco control programs. Having an understanding of COVID-19’s influence on these sustainability domains could help with future public health programming during significant public health events and emergency preparedness.ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT03598114.Registration dateRetrospectively registered 02-07-2018.

A Comprehensive Review of COVID-19-Related Olfactory Deficiency: Unraveling Associations with Neurocognitive Disorders and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings.

Olfactory dysfunction (OD) is one of the most common symptoms in COVID-19 patients and can impact patients' lives significantly. The aim of this review was to investigate the multifaceted impact of COVID-19 on the olfactory system and to provide an overview of magnetic resonance (MRI) findings and neurocognitive disorders in patients with COVID-19-related OD. Extensive searches were conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar until 5 December 2023. The included articles were 12 observational studies and 1 case report that assess structural changes in olfactory structures, highlighted through MRI, and 10 studies correlating the loss of smell with neurocognitive disorders or mood disorders in COVID-19 patients. MRI findings consistently indicate volumetric abnormalities, altered signal intensity of olfactory bulbs (OBs), and anomalies in the olfactory cortex among COVID-19 patients with persistent OD. The correlation between OD and neurocognitive deficits reveals associations with cognitive impairment, memory deficits, and persistent depressive symptoms. Treatment approaches, including olfactory training and pharmacological interventions, are discussed, emphasizing the need for sustained therapeutic interventions. This review points out several limitations in the current literature while exploring the intricate effects of COVID-19 on OD and its connection to cognitive deficits and mood disorders. The lack of objective olfactory measurements in some studies and potential validity issues in self-reports emphasize the need for cautious interpretation. Our research highlights the critical need for extensive studies with larger samples, proper controls, and objective measurements to deepen our understanding of COVID-19's long-term effects on neurological and olfactory dysfunctions.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Risk of Developing Dermatological Conditions

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has impacted global health across various medical domains, including dermatology. Dermatological manifestations are increasingly recognized in COVID-19 patients. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of developing dermatological conditions in patients with COVID-19 compared to non-COVID patients. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed electronic health records (EHRs) from January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2022, including two cohorts: COVID-19 patients with confirmed diagnoses and non-COVID patients. The primary outcome was the development of new dermatological conditions within three months of the index date. Risk differences and risk ratios (RRs) were calculated to compare the cohorts. Confounding factors such as age, sex, race, and ethnicity were controlled during the statistical analysis. Statistical significance was set at p &lt; 0.05. Results: COVID-19 patients exhibited a significantly reduced risk for various dermatological conditions, including acne vulgaris (RR = 0.671), atopic dermatitis (RR = 0.649), and seborrheic dermatitis (RR = 0.606), among others. Certain rarer conditions, such as lichen planus (RR = 0.585) and basal cell carcinoma (RR = 0.517), also showed a decreased incidence. However, pallor was significantly more prevalent in COVID-19 patients (RR = 2.328), suggesting systemic vascular involvement. Conclusion: The findings indicate a reduced risk for many dermatological conditions in COVID-19 patients, possibly due to immune modulation and vascular alterations by the virus. Pallor’s increased prevalence in these patients underscores the broader systemic effects of COVID-19. These results contribute to our understanding of COVID-19's dermatological impacts, offering insights for better patient management and future research into the long-term effects on skin health.

COVID-19 prevention and health promotion for the whole community

As our understanding of Covid-19 has grown, numerous techniques for preventing its spread have emerged. Scholars and practitioners in public health have focused on four important Covid-19 prevention strategies: behavioural, technical, biomedical, and structural/community-level interventions. Recent material in these areas provides an overview of current Covid-19 preventive breakthroughs. Current COVID-19 prevention models, which build on traditional techniques, use intimate partners, families, social media, emerging technology, prescription therapy, immunization, and regulatory changes to influence change. Despite significant success, more action is required to meet the national goal of stopping the COVID-19 epidemic. Government and non-governmental organizations are uniquely positioned to promote prevention science in collaboration with cross-disciplinary professionals from other domains.

Analysis And Research on The Influence of The Social Network on Public Opinion and The Transmission Path of The Epidemic

Social networks, a connection of social interactions and personal relationships by nodes, are becoming a vital part of the 21st century. Nearly all human beings have sorts of connections with social network, including but not limiting to personal relationships, electronic gadgets, as well as social media. However, human beings never thought about how important this social network has been to us. As an unprecedented COVID-19 wave hit the world in 2020, the roles of social networks never fail to elicit topics and highlights. Some claim that the social network creates negative impacts such as agony and rumors while others claim that it benefits our lives more than we actually thought. In this paper, my group and I investigate the relationship of social network and how it helps us to understand the COVID-19. To this end, we’ve gathered data and graphs showing the effect of COVID-19 and how social network mitigates the problem. Our findings indicate that social network brings both positive and negative impacts to our understanding of COVID-19. On the other hand, it helps us to understand the problem more, as well as the alleviation of such hazards. What’s more, for different groups, classifying as different age groups as well as different job groups, social network has a variety of impacts on them either.

Ocular manifestations of COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis

ObjectifLa présente étude a pour objectif d'accroître nos connaissances sur la maladie à coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) en proposant un examen exhaustif de la prévalence des différentes manifestations oculaires en lien avec la COVID-19. NatureRevue de synthèse systématique et méta-analyse. MéthodesLes études admissibles publiées entre le 20 juin 2021 et le 11 mai 2023 ont été extraites de 3 bases de données (MEDLINE, EMBASE et CINAHL) et de la documentation parallèle. Le logiciel Covidence a servi à réaliser la revue de synthèse systématique. Les doublons ont été éliminés, et 2 examinateurs indépendants se sont assurés de la pertinence des études ainsi extraites. Par la suite, on a évalué le risque de biais. Après l'extraction des données, c'est le logiciel STATA, version 14.0, qui a été utilisé pour procéder à la méta-analyse. Des modèles à effets fixes et à effets aléatoires ont été calculés en tenant compte de l'hétérogénéité. RésultatsNotre méta-analyse regroupait 43 articles, pour un total de 10 572 patients. Les résultats ont permis de constater une prévalence significativement plus élevée de conjonctivite (ampleur de l'effet [AE] = 0,11; intervalle de confiance [IC] à 95 % : 0,07–0,15), de ptosis (AE = 0,22; IC à 95 % : 0,15–0,30) et d'ophtalmoplégie (AE = 0,40; IC à 95 % : 0,06–0,74) chez les patients atteints de la COVID-19. Nos résultats font également ressortir une prévalence plus élevée d'exsudats cotonneux (AE = 0,06; IC à 95 % : 0,03–0,09), d'hémorragie rétinienne (AE = 0,12; IC à 95 % : 0,06–0,18) et de tortuosité veineuse rétinienne (AE = 0,19; IC à 95 % : 0,09–0,35) en présence de COVID-19. ConclusionLa COVID-19 peut entraîner des effets extrapulmonaires pouvant toucher les segments antérieur et postérieur de l’œil. La conjonctivite compte au nombre des effets fréquents sur le segment antérieur, tandis que les exsudats cotonneux, les hémorragies rétiniennes et la tortuosité veineuse rétinienne font partie des effets sur le segment postérieur. L'amélioration de nos connaissances en ce qui a trait aux manifestations oculaires de la COVID-19 peut accélérer le diagnostic et la mise en route du traitement.

Role of Pesantren in Da'wah and Media Literacy

This study aims to explore the process of media literacy in the Karangasem Islamic Boarding School and Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School in Lamongan Regency, East Java, as an effort to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. In the context of the pandemic, pesantren plays an important role in increasing the awareness of students and the public about health protocols through the development of media literacy. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. The results of the study show that the two Islamic boarding schools have implemented an effective media literacy program, in which the Karangasem Islamic Boarding School through the INFOKOM program and the Al-Ishlah Islamic Boarding School with their journalistic activities, have succeeded in equipping students with critical skills in accessing and evaluating information. This study concludes that media literacy in Islamic boarding schools not only contributes to improving students' understanding of Covid-19, but also serves as a means to disseminate accurate information to the public, thus playing a role in mitigating the spread of the virus. This finding is expected to be a model for other Islamic boarding schools in developing media literacy in the digital era, especially in the context of public health.

Clinical Characteristics of Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Pakistan.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a global pandemic of severe upper respiratory tract infections known as COVID-19. This single-center study aimed to investigate the demographics, comorbidities, symptoms, and disease severity of COVID-19 patients in Pakistan. A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center from April 2020 to August 2020. A total of 430 PCR-positive COVID-19 patients were categorized into symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. The symptomatic group was further classified into severe and non-severe subgroups. Patients' demographics, comorbid conditions, presenting symptoms, laboratory parameters, and clinical outcomes were assessed in these two subgroups. Statistical tests were applied to determine significant differences. A total of 430 patients with COVID-19 presented in our center, of whom 334 (78%) were symptomatic and included in the study. Severe disease was observed in 83 (24.8%) symptomatic patients, with a male predominance (75.9%) and higher mean age (61.7 ± 13.2). Travel to high-risk destinations (p < 0.002) and close contact with COVID-19 patients (p < 0.001) were significant risk factors. Major comorbid conditions included diabetes mellitus (30.5%) and hypertension (39.8%). Frequent symptoms included fever (71.8%), cough (68.8%), dyspnea (53.8%), and myalgias (35.9%). Higher C-reactive protein (median = 12.76 vs. 1.45, p = 0.001), ferritin (median = 996.70 vs. 628, p = 0.004), and D-dimers (median = 1121 vs. 439.50, p = 0.009) were noted in severe vs non-severe disease. Lymphopenia was more prevalent in severe vs. non-severe disease (83.1% vs. 14.3% p-value = 0.033). More deaths (28.9%) and ICU admissions (53%) with a prolonged hospital stay (median = 25 days, IQR = 16.0-31.0) were noted in the severe group. This retrospective study provides insights into the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients. Age, male gender, comorbidities, and specific symptoms were associated with disease severity. Inflammatory markers, including D-dimers, ferritin, and CRP, were elevated in severe cases. These findings contribute to a better understanding of COVID-19 and may aid in clinical management and decision-making for patients affected by the disease.

Relationship Between COVID-19 Preventive Measures and Adolescent Anxiety Levels During the Transition Period

Introduction: Anxiety is one of the psychological effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on adolescents. The study examines the connection between teen anxiety during a pandemic and Covid-19 transmission prevention. Methods: Using a cross-sectional approach, this is descriptive correlation research. 168 Indonesian high school students in grades 7 through 12 made up the study’s entire sample. It was done through inadvertent sampling. The tool utilized was a questionnaire with 13 questions about adolescents’ understanding of Covid-19, including 10 questions about transmission anxiety. Results: In the transitional phase, teenagers’ anxiety was linked to the avoidance of Covid-19 transfer, according to a Spearman rank analysis (p 0.034; 0.05). Conclusion: Adolescents may feel anxious when they adapt to new routines. This is significantly related to actions taken to stop the spread of Covid-19.

The Effect of Biologics in the Treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (Mis-C): A Single-Center Propensity-Score-Matched Study.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition characterized by excessive inflammation that can arise as a complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children. While our understanding of COVID-19 and MIS-C has been advancing, there is still uncertainty regarding the optimal treatment for MIS-C. In this study, we aimed to compare the clinical and laboratory outcomes of MIS-C patients treated with IVIG plus corticosteroids (CS) to those treated with IVIG plus CS and an additional biologic drug. We used the propensity score (PS)-matching method to assess the relationships between initial treatment and outcomes. The primary outcome was a left ventricular ejection fraction of less than 55% on day 2 or beyond and/or the requirement of inotrope support on day 2 or beyond. We included 79 MIS-C patients (median age 8.51 years, 33 boys) followed in our center. Among them, 50 children (25 in each group) were allocated to the PS-matched cohort sample. The primary outcome was observed in none of the patients in the IVIG and CS group, while it occurred in eight patients in the IVIG plus CS and biologic group (p = 0.04). MIS-C is a disorder that may progress rapidly and calls for extensive care. For definitive recommendations, further studies, including randomized control trials, are required.

A quantitative systems pharmacology model of the pathophysiology and treatment of COVID-19 predicts optimal timing of pharmacological interventions

A quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) model of the pathogenesis and treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection can streamline and accelerate the development of novel medicines to treat COVID-19. Simulation of clinical trials allows in silico exploration of the uncertainties of clinical trial design and can rapidly inform their protocols. We previously published a preliminary model of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 infection. To further our understanding of COVID-19 and treatment, we significantly updated the model by matching a curated dataset spanning viral load and immune responses in plasma and lung. We identified a population of parameter sets to generate heterogeneity in pathophysiology and treatment and tested this model against published reports from interventional SARS-CoV-2 targeting mAb and antiviral trials. Upon generation and selection of a virtual population, we match both the placebo and treated responses in viral load in these trials. We extended the model to predict the rate of hospitalization or death within a population. Via comparison of the in silico predictions with clinical data, we hypothesize that the immune response to virus is log-linear over a wide range of viral load. To validate this approach, we show the model matches a published subgroup analysis, sorted by baseline viral load, of patients treated with neutralizing Abs. By simulating intervention at different time points post infection, the model predicts efficacy is not sensitive to interventions within five days of symptom onset, but efficacy is dramatically reduced if more than five days pass post symptom onset prior to treatment.

Integrating socio-cultural value system into health services in response to Covid-19 patients’ self-isolation in Indonesia

This article studies the synergistic sociocultural value system to handle COVID-19 patients in self-isolation in Indonesia, to find an effective formula in COVID-19 spread control. The problems studied here is the response carried out and the constraints faced by the Indonesian government related to the self-isolation policy. Why and how does the Indonesians’ sociocultural value system contribute to COVID-19 patient response? Through the survey conducted via Google Forms, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and literature study, it is found that the Indonesian government issued the self-isolation regulation for COVID-19 patients to mitigate the rapid and massive COVID-19 transmission. However, many constraints are found in the policy implementation, including; people’s insufficient knowledge and understanding of COVID-19, leading to negative implications for the COVID-19 survivors or patients’ perception, causing social stigmatisation for COVID-19 survivors or patients; COVID-19 task force’s limited access to medicine, medical instrument and hospital facilities. Meanwhile, the Indonesians’ strong socio-cultural values like tolerance, mutual aid, and communal work, including among the educated people in urban society, may be potentially integrated into the health service to respond to COVID-19 patients with their self-isolation. Therefore, their integration and empowerment can be a solution to mitigating COVID-19 transmission in Indonesia.

COVID-19 and employee job performance trajectories: The moderating effect of different sources of status.

This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employee job performance trajectories, and further examines the moderating effects of different sources of status. Drawing from event system theory (EST), we propose that employee job performance decreases upon COVID-19 onset, but gradually increases during the postonset period. Furthermore, we argue that status from society, occupation, and workplace functions to moderate such performance trajectories. We test our hypotheses with a unique dataset of 708 employees that combines survey responses and job performance archival data over 21 consecutive months (10,808 observations) spanning the preonset, onset, and postonset periods of the initial encounter with COVID-19 in China. Utilizing discontinuous growth modeling (DGM), our findings indicate that the onset of COVID-19 created an immediate decrease in job performance, but such decrease was weakened by higher occupation and/or workplace status. However, the postonset period resulted in a positive employee job performance trajectory, which was strengthened for employees with lower occupational status. These findings enrich our understanding of COVID-19's impact on employee job performance trajectories, highlight the role of status in moderating such changes over time, and also provide practical implications to understand employee performance when facing such a crisis.

A socioscientific issues approach to ninth-graders' understanding of COVID-19 on health, wealth, and educational attainments.

This study investigated the implementation of a curricular unit of instruction designed to immerse rising ninth-grade students socioscientific issues via data collection and analysis of the relationships between health, wealth, educational attainment, and the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on their communities. Twenty-six (n = 26) rising ninth-grade students (14-15 years old; 16 girls, 10 boys) participated in an early college high school program operated by the College Planning Center at a state university in the northeastern United States. The findings of this study demonstrate how ninth-graders enhanced their understanding of the relationships between COVID-19 and community health, wealth, and educational attainments. The students also identified from their research data that communities in Massachusetts that are more educated and with more financial resources were less impacted less by the virus.